12/10/1997 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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l MA EE MGH SCHOOL BUELDING COMMITTEE MPRJTES WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 10, 1997 MGH SCHOOL9 CHARTWELL OFFICE Present: Paul Griffin,Bill Martiros, Janice NElls, Joe Polito,Merry Sue Ahlgren Also Present: Jing Byrne, Ian Aitchison,Dr. Del aura, Terrie Cook, Nfike Pietrowski,Mchael Horne Meeting convened at 4:12 p.m. CUTE Merry Sue-made a motion to accept the minutes of October 9'. Joe seconded the notion. All members were in favor 5-0 Front Entry Sign: the letters have arrived and are being fastened to the plate at the welder's. He should then be able to bolt the plate and have the sign up by next week. Paul asked about lighting at the entrance. Jim will talk to SQA about it. Janice said it is a dark intersection, there is a light pole but hasn't been lit. Don Cook explained the pole on school property was hit by a car. A new pole and fixture have been ordered. Paul said Greg Taylor is responsible for the street lighting. ,lira will write him a memo about the Committee's eonees. BUDGET Jim explained the money that remains is after paying all of today"s bills. He received correspondence from Joel asking to transfer the funds for VHB to Greg Taylor. After talking with the town accountant, she will set up a line item under the construction account. 18 intersection: PA Landers was the low bid for the 15 I intersection work. It has gone to the Mate and is awaiting the Governor's signature. Paul explained that he will be recommending to the Committee that they tame a vote of no confidence against PA Danders and consider putting them in default because of their lack of work on the outdoor lighting. Our attorney will then send them a letter notifying them of this action and that we can now cash in their bond. That may get them moving. The issue is with the electrical contractor. They are saying the manufacturer no longer has some of the parts! Everything was available when they submitted this but they did not order it. We are holding$284,000. Paul made a motion the Committee request the Selectmen declare PA Landers in default of their contract. Merry Sue seconded the motion.. All members were in favor 5.0** I i = r r it i